Monday, March 06, 2017
Children’s Librarian - West Haven Public Library
Children’s Librarian - West Haven Public Library
seeks a Full-time (37.5 hours) team-oriented, forward thinking
Children’s Librarian for our busy children’s department serving children
ages 0 through 12. This position requires working two nights a week and
Saturdays in a rotation. Candidate must possess excellent
communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. This position
requires the candidate to have the ability to develop and conduct a
variety of programs including weekly story hours, crafts and other
literacy programs. This person will be responsible for collection
development, acquisitions, and maintenance of the children’s materials
appropriate for ages 0-12. This person will assist patrons with reader’s
advisory, reference and technology questions, and coordinate
programming amongst peers. May be called to cover in other departments
and branches as needed. The qualified candidate will have a strong
commitment to children’s services and keep abreast of changing library
trends in the services to children. The qualified candidate will have an
MLS from an accredited institution, 2-4 years of library experience,
preferably in an urban environment; along with experience with a branch
system and Sierra a plus. Salary range is $47,000-52,000 dependent on
experience. This is a union position with benefits. Resume, cover
letter, and 3 references can be emailed to Colleen Bailie, dir@westhavenlibrary.org no later than March 19, 2017.
Location:
West Haven, CT 06516, USA